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Strengthen, tone and support your upper body with these simple body weight exercises

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Toe taps

Deep core stabilisers

Beginner-friendly core exercise that strengthens the abdominal muscles while improving pelvic stability and coordination

Bicycle crunches

Deep core stabilisers

A compound exercise combining a crunch with alternating trunk rotation and leg movements to improve core strength and stability

Ankle taps

Deep core stabilisers, external/ internal obliques

A compound exercise maintaining a controlled crunch while reaching alternately towards each ankle.

Side plank

deep core stabilisers, obliques

An isometric exercise that targets the obliques and core muscles to improve trunk stability and balance

Glute bridge

glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps

A lower body exercise that strengthens the glutes, hamstrings, and core while promoting hip stability

Plank

Deep core stabilisers

A core stability exercise that engages the abdominals, back, shoulders, and glutes to improve posture and overall strength

Dead bug

core, lower back and hip flexors

A controlled core exercise that enhances abdominal strength, coordination, and lumbar stability while protecting the lower back

Bird dog

Deep core stabilisers, glutes

A functional core exercise that improves balance, spinal stability, and coordination by strengthening the core, glutes, and back muscles

If you have pain that persists with any exercise, stop and contact your local GP if you are worried

Disclaimer:
The information provided on this website is for general educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new exercise program.